Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
GCU ASU U of A UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay Colorado State UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin| Northern Arizona University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
NAU | UWO | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
NAU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $6,422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
NAU | UWO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | UWO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
NAU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $245 |
Diversity |
NAU | UWO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NAU | UWO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
NAU | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than UWO based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 13,705 students)
NAU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or UWO?
- Northern Arizona University is 71.7% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at NAU than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($26,286.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than NAU ($12,827 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 31.9% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($8,894 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 166.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($11,865 vs. $4,450)
NAU vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or UWO? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UWO and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $200 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,900)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $3,748 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,748)
- NAU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/